The Hawaii International Film Festival hosted its annual Oscar Experience: Honolulu at The Modern Honolulu. Among the guests were (at left) Daniel Dae Kim with wife Mia, Erika Kauffman and actor Joel de la Fuente, who recently starred in the one-man play Hold These Truths presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Daniel Dae Kim.

Dr. Michael and Kristen Chan, and Nicole and BJ Kobayashi. The question of the night: Who are you wearing? Kristen has on a one-shoulder gown by La Petite Robe, and Nicole is wearing an embellished gown with sheer panels by Badgley Mischka.

Chico Powell, Angela Laprete, Nadine Truong, Brian Yang and Brent Anbe. Brian, who plays Charlie Fong on Hawaii Five-O is wearing a custom-tailored suit from Macways in Thailand. Brent, who handles casting for extras on Five-O, is wearing a suit from Zara.

Ukulele sensation Aidan James (right), accompanied by drummer Ian Wacksman, performed two songs during dinner.